Twins vs My 2012 Eclipse SE - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

SkullWorks · 03-07-2013, 04:46 PM

WHY WHY WHY did this thread get brought back...the OP never made a single post on the whole forum besides creating this thread, he doesn't care and neither should you

LET THIS THREAD DIE!!!

stilletto · 03-07-2013, 04:47 PM

Currently own and daily an 08' Eclipse GS 5spd. Only reason I purchased it was because I got a good deal, and had a 97' Eclipse GST to play with at night and on the weekends.
Sold the DSM last year and bought an engagement ring. Luckily, my fiance likes "Race Cars", and wants me to buy something fun again. She's OBSESSED with the twins. So, currently saving to sell the Eclipse and put a decent down payment on an FR-S.
Not that it's a bad car, its actually a GREAT daily driver, but offers little to no aftermarket support. I mean, it's a SOHC, the only FI option is custom, and camber kits aren't available, so you can't even slam this thing without buying new tires every few months.

Ricepuddin · 03-07-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonolin

I agree. If I wanted "fast", I'd definitely go with the wrx over the eclipse.

AWD, turbo, and with some simple mods can rival STI. Great cars.

That said much different car from the 86.

I wasn't comparing 86 and WRX. I went from a new WRX to my FR-S

What I was saying is why would you spend $30k on an Eclipse when you could have a WRX of higher caliber for the same price. Hell at that price you are barking at the STi price range.

Sonolin · 03-07-2013, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

I wasn't comparing 86 and WRX. I went from a new WRX to my FR-S

What I was saying is why would you spend $30k on an Eclipse when you could have a WRX of higher caliber for the same price. Hell at that price you are barking at the STi price range.

Yea I totally agree, and that's mostly what I was commenting on - that I'd much rather have a WRX for 30k (and, not sure who wouldn't unless your a big eclipse fanboy I guess...). Sorry if it came across wrong, sometimes I fail at talk.

Brzetto · 03-07-2013, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by stilletto

Currently own and daily an 08' Eclipse GS 5spd. Only reason I purchased it was because I got a good deal, and had a 97' Eclipse GST to play with at night and on the weekends.
Sold the DSM last year and bought an engagement ring. Luckily, my fiance likes "Race Cars", and wants me to buy something fun again. She's OBSESSED with the twins. So, currently saving to sell the Eclipse and put a decent down payment on an FR-S.
Not that it's a bad car, its actually a GREAT daily driver, but offers little to no aftermarket support. I mean, it's a SOHC, the only FI option is custom, and camber kits aren't available, so you can't even slam this thing without buying new tires every few months.

Hopefully you do that soon, Mitsubishi here in the US is bankrupt or close to it so customer service for any Mitsu car will be a nightmare.

stilletto · 03-07-2013, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SubaruBRZLimited

Hopefully you do that soon, Mitsubishi here in the US is bankrupt or close to it so customer service for any Mitsu car will be a nightmare.

Exact reason I gave up on trying to find a decent Evo. Should be looking for an 86 come Summer. COULD do it now, but there's no way I could drive it stock.

Brzetto · 03-07-2013, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by stilletto

Exact reason I gave up on trying to find a decent Evo. Should be looking for an 86 come Summer. COULD do it now, but there's no way I could drive it stock.

Why couldn't you drive it stock, it may not be Evo quick but its 6 second quick.

stilletto · 03-07-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SubaruBRZLimited

Why couldn't you drive it stock, it may not be Evo quick but its 6 second quick.

Sorry, not in regards to acceleration. I'm quite satisfied with the cars performance as it sits. Not a fan of those blasted wheels or headlights. Also, needs moar low! Haha. I'd just rather save a bit now instead of max my cards later on. Plus, the woman says all spare monies goes towards wedding funds as soon as there's an FR-S in the garage.

dem00n · 03-07-2013, 11:40 PM

You can get an early Eclipse for dirt cheap, they are pretty good cars.

Easy to mod, cheap fun.

But more of a cruiser, not a sports car.

A lot of people bash on them but if modded tastefully, just like a 90's civic, it can look really good.

Ricepuddin · 03-08-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonolin

Yea I totally agree, and that's mostly what I was commenting on - that I'd much rather have a WRX for 30k (and, not sure who wouldn't unless your a big eclipse fanboy I guess...). Sorry if it came across wrong, sometimes I fail at talk.

Ah okay makes sense, sometimes I fail at reading (usually when there is to much blood in my blood stream and not enough caffeine)

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SkullWorks Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: SSM LT MT BRZ Location: SoCal Posts: 1,033 Thanks: 803 Thanked 754 Times in 328 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	WHY WHY WHY did this thread get brought back...the OP never made a single post on the whole forum besides creating this thread, he doesn't care and neither should you LET THIS THREAD DIE!!!

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stilletto Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 137 Thanks: 1 Thanked 39 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Currently own and daily an 08' Eclipse GS 5spd. Only reason I purchased it was because I got a good deal, and had a 97' Eclipse GST to play with at night and on the weekends. Sold the DSM last year and bought an engagement ring. Luckily, my fiance likes "Race Cars", and wants me to buy something fun again. She's OBSESSED with the twins. So, currently saving to sell the Eclipse and put a decent down payment on an FR-S. Not that it's a bad car, its actually a GREAT daily driver, but offers little to no aftermarket support. I mean, it's a SOHC, the only FI option is custom, and camber kits aren't available, so you can't even slam this thing without buying new tires every few months.

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dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s)	You can get an early Eclipse for dirt cheap, they are pretty good cars. Easy to mod, cheap fun. But more of a cruiser, not a sports car. A lot of people bash on them but if modded tastefully, just like a 90's civic, it can look really good.

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